Molly Taylor
Chimera emerges from the fragmented landscapes of memory, where dreams and nightmares collide in strange, theatrical forms. Shaped by the vivid distortions of childhood imagination—and touched by the curious logic of classical fairytales—the project weaves together elements of absurdism, surrealism and dark cinema. Chimera explores the coexistence of opposites: elegance and the grotesque, beauty against absurdity. Its visual world unfolds in a Renaissance-inspired palette, shaped by asymmetrical forms with hints of brutalist design. Chimera is Influenced by the sharp silhouettes and bold aesthetics of 1960s fashion- garments are integral to my process, sourced sustainably or created by designers.
The title Chimera carries layered meanings: a mythological monster with a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a serpent’s tail; a biological organism composed of genetically distinct cells; a distant, unattainable dream; and a grotesque creation of the imagination. These definitions reflect the essence of the project—a space where contradictions coexist. Chimera resists definition, shifting between beauty and horror, reality and illusion, mirroring its exploration of memory, identity, and the surreal logic of the subconscious.
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